Chicago Botanic Garden Classes

Garden Classes for February 4-11

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:02 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week.
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, February 4
Woody Plants for the Eco-Garden (9 a.m.)
Starting from Seed (9:30 a.m.)
Home Spa Aromatherapy Workshop (10 a.m.)
Grow Orchids on your Windowsill (1 p.m.)

Sunday, February 5
No classes scheduled.

Monday, February 6
Beginning Silk Painting session begins (1 p.m.)

Tuesday, February 7
Weekend Designer series begins with "Introduction to Design Principles" (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 8
Know-Maintenance Perennial Gardens (1 p.m.)

Thursday, February 9
Glass Jar Terrarium Workshop (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, February 10
Pop-up Flowers of the Midwest: Intermediate session (9 a.m.)
Owl Prowl at Ryerson Woods (7 p.m.)

Saturday, February 11
Fruit Trees for the Beginner (9:30 a.m.)
Scout Seasonal Workshop: Valentine's Day (12:45 p.m.)
From the Nursery Yard to Your Yard (1 p.m.)
Raised Bed Gardening (1 p.m.)

Garden Classes for January 21-28

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:05 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week.
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, January 21
Teacher Workshop: Natural History and Cultural Connections (1 of 2 sessions, 8:30 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: Gumballs & Superballs (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Botanical Drawing 3 session begins (9:30 a.m.)

Sunday, January 22
Early Garden History session begins (1 p.m.)

Monday, January 23
Pen and Ink 1 session begins (6 p.m.)
Garden Design Implementation session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 24
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, January 25
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, January 26
Bonsai Silhouette Show Preview Party (5 p.m.)

Friday, January 27
Landscape Design Studio (9 a.m.)

Saturday, January 28
Gardening Techniques: Session B begins (7:30 a.m.)
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Crop Planning (9 a.m.)
Soils: Where are your Roots? (9:30 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: Gumballs & Superballs (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Garden Classes for January 14-21

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:03 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week (01/14-01/21).
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, January 14
Photography for Beginners (9 a.m.)
Little Diggers winter session begins (9:30 and 11 a.m. classes)

Sunday, January 15
No classes scheduled.

Monday, January 16
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, January 17
Beginning Frame Loom Weaving session begins (9 a.m.)
Macro Photography in the Greenhouse session begins (1:30 p.m.)
Botanical Drawing 1, Winter Session begins (6 p.m.)
Plant Health 1, Winter Session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 18
Frame Loom Weaving session begins (9 a.m.)
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: The Flower Market (10 a.m.)
Botany: Special Topics session begins (6:30 p.m.)
Principles of Garden Design, Winter Session begins (6:30 p.m.)
Introduction to Professional Practice, Winter Session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, January 19
Watercolor in the Greenhouse session begins (9:30 a.m.)
Introduction to Lightroom (1:30 p.m.)

Friday, January 20
Botanical Art: Learning How to Draw session begins (9 a.m.)
Botanical Art: Painting in Gouache session begins (1 p.m.)

Garden Classes for January 7-14

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:02 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week (01/07-01/14).
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, January 7
FREE Garden Photo Walk (no registration necessary, 9 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: Pizza Gardens (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Sunday, January 8
No classes scheduled.

Monday, January 9
Gentle Yoga winter session begins (9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. classes)

Tuesday, January 10
Intermediate Yoga winter session begins (8 a.m. classes)
Yoga Flow Beginner winter session begins (9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. classes)

Wednesday, January 11
Introductory Yoga winter session begins (5:15 and 7 p.m. classes)

Thursday, January 12
Yoga Flow Intermediate winter session begins (9 a.m. and 6 p.m. classes)
Calligraphy and Floral Decoration (9:30 a.m.)
Little Diggers winter session begins (9:30 a.m.)
Graphics, winter session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, January 13
Little Diggers winter session begins (9:30 and 11 a.m. classes)
Aromatherapy for Colds Workshop (1 p.m.)

Saturday, January 14
Photography for Beginners (9 a.m.)
Little Diggers winter session begins (9:30 and 11 a.m. classes)

Garden Classes for December 24-31

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:01 EDT

Happy New Year! The School will return to regularly scheduled programming on January 7, beginning with our winter Weekend Family Classes. This week, come visit Wonderland Express before it closes. Tickets are available online at www.chicagobotanic.org/wonderland. NOTE: The December 27 Free Tuesday is sold out. Wonderland Express will be closed on December 25, and will close at 3 p.m. on December 24.

We'll return after January 7 to report on the new upcoming classes, including the new sessions of yoga and Little Diggers. Register (early!) online today at https://register.chicagobotanic.org.

Garden Classes for December 17-24

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:03 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week (12/17-12/24).
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, December 17
Weekend Family Class: Joyful Gingerbread (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Monday, December 19
Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus (11 a.m. and 2 p.m. seatings)
Supper with Santa (6:30 p.m.)

Monday, December 19 – Thursday, December 22
Winter Break Camp (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 20
Holiday Centerpiece (9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. sessions)

Wednesday, December 21
Hanukkah Dinner and Concert (5:30 p.m.)

Classes at the Garden this week (12/10-12/17)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:09:00 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week (12/10-12/17).
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, December 10
Preparing Roses for Winter (1 to 3 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 13
Merry, Berry Wreath (9 a.m. and 6 p.m. sessions)

Wednesday, December 14
Holiday Wreath (10 a.m.)

Thursday, December 15
Holiday Carnation Tabletop Tree (10 a.m.)

Saturday, December 17
Weekend Family Class: Joyful Gingerbread (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Classes at the Garden this week (12/3-12/10)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:11:00 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week (12/3-12/10).
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Sunday, December 4
The Landscape in Pastel (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; first of 2 sessions)

Wednesday, December 7
Winter Containers at the Garden (10 a.m. to noon, or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

Friday, December 9
Winter Containers at the Garden (10 a.m. to noon)

Saturday, December 10
Preparing Roses for Winter (1 to 3 p.m.)

Upcoming classes at the Garden 11/19-11/26

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:01 EDT

The following classes are at the Garden this week (11/19-26).
Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, November 19
Fitness Walks sessions begin (8 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: Play with Plants (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Basic Pruning for Homeowners (1 p.m.)

Sunday, November 20
Backstage Pass: Winter Floral Wonders (1 p.m.)

Monday, November 21
Bulbs for Winter Indoor Color (6:30 p.m.)